Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Archive slight enamel restoration to white

slight enamel restoration to white enamel in the center

The award is in near extremely fine condition with some contact marks and light wear to the gilt

as noted in the London Gazette 13413 on November 3

in good/very good condition

Cassino II*

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Archive slight enamel restoration to white(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42.